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hardware + be + [adjective]
The hardware is durable.
该硬件耐用。
计算机硬件；硬件
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
计算机硬件；硬件
The physical components of a computer system, such as the motherboard, memory, and hard drive.
The hardware is durable.
该硬件耐用。
Fixtures, equipment, fasteners, tools, and devices used for general-purpose construction and repair of a structure or object. Also such equipment as sold as stock by a store of the same name, e.g. hardware store.
主要军事武器(如坦克或导弹)
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
The part of a computer that is fixed and cannot be altered without replacement or physical modification; motherboard, expansion cards, etc.
由金属制成的工具或器具
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
I need to upgrade my computer hardware to run the new software.
我需要升级我的计算机硬件来运行新软件。
The hardware store sells tools, nails, and locks.
那家五金店出售工具、钉子和锁。
Before assembling the PC, check that all hardware components are compatible.
组装电脑前，检查所有硬件组件是否兼容。
The hardware is durable.
该硬件耐用。
We need to buy new hardware for the kitchen.
我们需要为厨房购买新的五金件。
They produce computer hardware.
他们生产计算机硬件。
Not this
I bought many hardwares.
Use this
I bought a lot of hardware.
hardware 作为集合名词不可数，不能加复数词尾 -s。应使用 a lot of 或 much 修饰。
Not this
I need a new hardware.
Use this
I need a new piece of hardware.
hardware 不可数，不能直接用不定冠词 a。表示单个设备时应使用 a piece of hardware 或 a hardware device。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
计算机硬件
We need to upgrade our computer hardware to run the latest software.
我们需要升级计算机硬件以运行最新的软件。
军事装备
The country invested heavily in military hardware.
该国在军事装备上投入了大量资金。
五金店
I bought a hammer at the hardware store.
我在五金店买了一把锤子。
硬件和软件
The system includes both hardware and software.
该系统包括硬件和软件。
硬件故障
The computer crashed due to a hardware failure.
由于硬件故障，计算机崩溃了。
硬件加速器
The graphics card acts as a hardware accelerator for video rendering.
显卡作为视频渲染的硬件加速器。
Use hardware naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
硬件（hardware）由'硬'（hard）和'件'（ware）组成，想象电脑中那些硬邦邦的物理部件。
通常用于计算机硬件或五金工具语境，在军事领域指重型武器。注册为中性，具体含义取决于语境。
All words ending with -ware (pronounced /wɛr/) rhyme with hardware. There are no common lookalikes that are spelled with -ware but pronounced differently.
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.